Lafcadio Hearn letters, 1891-1902.

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Creator

Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .1 linear foot (1 v.).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of Hearn's letters to Ellwood Hendrickfrom Japan. Topics include personal and family matters, finances, relations with publishers, Oriental customs and morals, teaching, Japanese students, professors at the University of Tokyo, and literary work.

Biographical/Historical Note

Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), Victorian romantic writer, wasborn Patrick Lafcadio Hearn of Irish-Greek parentage. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1869 from Europe and in 1890 wentto Japan, where he wrote books and articles, taught in Japanese universities and became a citizen of Japan. He interpreted Japanese thought and life to the West.

Controlled Access Terms

• Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904.
• Hearn family.
• Tōkyō Daigaku -- Faculty.
• College students -- Japan.
• Education, Higher -- Japan.
• Publishers and publishing -- Japan.
• Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912.
• Authors.
• College teachers.

Additional Creator Name

• Hendrick, Ellwood, 1861-1930.